Stories of Radiant Women

Nayyirah Waheed writes: the wounds have changed me I am soft with scars my skin breathes and beats stars If the scars peppering my body represent a constella...

In the second interview in a series with Sonya Keshwani, she shares tips and tricks for caring for your scalp and hair during treatment. Brilliantly: Let’s t...

In an interview about her preventative oophorectomy and breast cancer treatment, Melissa shares her inspiration for starting her platform and her beauty phil...

In the first in a series of posts, Sonya Keshwani offers some insights into how to feel empowered, comfortable and beautiful during the hair loss process. Br...

As a young mother, Heidi had to advocate for her care while pregnant. Her experience compelled her share her story and she’s continued to be a resource for o...

We’ve been listening. We hear you. Having any kind of experience with breast cancer is expensive. To help answer some commonly asked questions, we brought in...

Of the many things that need healing after breast cancer or mastectomy, our relationship with our body is perhaps the most important. Finding a way to feel p...

Communicating with our children and families about genetic cancer risk is difficult. Shannon Pulaski is a thoughtful advocate and author who is providing too...

Sex after cancer. We often hear from doctors, therapists, or friends that you need to find out what feels good to you. But what does that even mean!? How do ...

A reflection from Kristen on Thanksgiving about looking ahead. When my son Liam was 14 months old and not yet walking, Brendon (his dad) was beside himself. ...

A Blog for Proactive Genes, Written by Kristen Carbone In 2003, when my mother, Lisa, and I first talked about getting genetic testing, my thoughts were only...

EAT THIS, NOT THAT! NO! EAT THAT, NOT THIS! Cut Carbs. Eat Carbs. Cut fat. Eat fat. Let’s be honest. There is an enormous amount of confusing and contradicto...

Kristen Carbone speaks with CURE Talks Cancer to discuss her history with cancer and her experiences that ultimately led to the founding of Brilliantly.

Irina is the founder of Mutant Strong, a Facebook community for people who have genetic mutations. She discusses the power of online groups as a place for co...

On one of the hottest days in July, a group of women gathered at Unbound in New York to talk about sexual wellness after breast cancer or mastectomy. In a co...

Shelley Malinowski has a wonderful family, a full appreciation of life as she knows it, and metastatic cancer. She shares what gives her a sense of relief, w...

Alayne White is a lover of all things business, beauty and lifestyle- She is a daily writer, community activist and a curious and passionate soul who loves c...

Sara Bachraty’s sister’s breast cancer diagnosis spurred her to get genetic testing and a preventative mastectomy. The sister’s simultaneous struggle put str...